Senior Picture Day

Y. C. English 2301 Gibson 09/23/10 Self-Consciousness Weve all been self-conscious about something we dropt change about ourselves at least once in our lives. Its an instinct to want other the great unwashed to see you as the vanquish you can be, or more- regardless of whether its the real you or not. In the story Senior Picture Day by Michael Serros, a girl feels her carriage categorizes her in the eyes of the public. In her case she looks Indian, and she considers this a negative physical trait to have inherited.It never bothered her until her selfish friend, Terri, used her Indian expression against her in order to make someone dislike her. If this wouldve happened to me in the 5th grade, I would be pinching my nose until senior year too. The reason I convey this work meaningful is why other people would also find it meaningful. Its something we can all relate to. As a common example, prime seems to be a common issue with males whenever theyre short. In middle school this m ay not be a problem, but in in high spirits school this tends to become an issue when most boys have had their growth spurt when some atomic number 18 just not going to grow anymore.A guy is evaluate to be tall in some societies, probably because it is seen as more attractive and well lets face it we girls want to wear heels. From the story, having an Indian nose, I dont think it should bother anyone. Its not a disability so it wont affect your life. If the narrator had do anything more than just squeeze her nose because she felt uncomfortable, I wouldnt approve. I understand why she did it. Being betrayed by her best friend wasnt the shock. The real eye opener for her was the fact that she could be disliked for such a facial feature.I personally dont like my chubby cheeks, so if anyone mentioned them I would probably be self-conscious for a few years or until someone told me otherwise and I actually believed them. Another way people can relate to the story is the part about bei ng betrayed by a friend. This happens to everyone, with anything. Its just how we be we like to make ourselves better by hurting others. Personally its not my past time, but Ive felt the effects. Just think about that time in gym disunite when you couldnt run as fast or werent so good at a sport so your peers made fun of you.There are also circumstances when a different culture mixes in to a group of all the same. Like someone who always lived as high mannequin but then gets relocated to a lower class neighborhood. The way they dress can change but where they come from doesnt change so they are discriminated against. Just like the narrator in the story, where you come from is something you cant change, no matter what. You really have to love yourself the way you are and not think too much about what other people think, if you dont youll find yourself squeezing your nose every day from the fifth grade to senior year picture day.